The Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-4) face off against the USC Trojans (4-5) on Saturday, November 16th. This game will be played at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles and televised on FOX. Both Nebraska and USC will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 ET.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs USC Trojans
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Nebraska Offense Breakdown
Nebraska’s offense ranks 71st in points per game, scoring 23.6, and they are 62nd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12. Dylan Raiola has thrown for 1,908 yards, completing 64.6% of his passes, and Nebraska is 29th in completion percentage nationally. They are 45th in passing attempts per game.
Raiola has 10 touchdowns and eight interceptions, with a passer rating of 85. Nebraska is 104th in rushing, averaging 126 yards per game. Dante Dowdell leads the team with 471 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. Isaiah Neyor has 408 receiving yards and five touchdowns.
USC Offense Breakdown
USC’s offense is averaging 30.6 points per game, ranking 39th in the nation heading into week 12. However, they are 15th in our offensive power rankings. The Trojans rely heavily on their passing game, ranking 9th in completions and 13th in attempts, with an average of 291.2 passing yards per game. Their third-down conversion rate is 46.9%, and their completion percentage is 64.4%.
Miller Moss has thrown for 2,555 yards this season, with 18 touchdowns and 9 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 91. Woody Marks leads the rushing attack with 878 yards and 9 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Makai Lemon, the leading receiver, has 448 yards and three touchdowns.
Nebraska Team Defense
Despite Nebraska’s recent 27-20 loss to UCLA, their defense has been a strong point this season, ranking 16th nationally by allowing just 19.1 points per game. Against UCLA, they gave up 27 points, allowing 420 total yards, including 216 rushing yards and 204 passing yards, while also forcing two interceptions.
On average, Nebraska’s defense has allowed 105.3 rushing yards per game, ranking 18th in the country. Opposing quarterbacks have averaged a 92.5 passer rating and 205.6 passing yards per game, completing 65.4% of their throws against Nebraska’s secondary.
Nebraska Team Defense
USC’s defense put together a solid performance in their recent game against Washington, allowing just 26 points. They limited the Huskies to 14 first downs and 193 total yards, including only 74 rushing yards on 33 attempts and 119 passing yards. USC’s defense also forced an interception and didn’t allow a passing touchdown in the game.
On the season, USC is ranked 36th nationally, giving up 22.2 points per game. Opponents have averaged 135.3 rushing yards per game on 31 attempts, while quarterbacks have posted a 66.6% completion rate and averaged 237.8 passing yards per game against USC’s secondary.
Nebraska vs USC Trends
- Through their last ten road contests, the Nebraska Cornhuskers offense has averaged 15 points per game while allowing an average of 23. Nebraska posted an overall record of 3-7 while going 5-5 ATS.
- Through their last ten home contests, the USC Trojans offense has averaged 32 points per game while allowing an average of 35. USC posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 2-8 ATS.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Nebraska Cornhuskers have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the USC Trojans have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
Cornhuskers vs Trojans Prediction
USC enters this week 12 matchup as -9 point favorites over Nebraska. Our projection is for the Trojans to win and cover the spread, with a final score of 31-18.
For the over/under, with the line set at 50.5 points, we see these teams combining for 49 points, making the under the best play for the over/under.
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Last updated:November 12, 2024 Nebraska Cornhuskers, USC Trojans